Black Pond Turtle
Black pond turtle is a species of turtle found only in South Asia.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Geoemydidae |
| Genus | Geoclemys |
| Scientific Name | Geoclemys hamiltonii |
| Other Names | indian spotted turtle, spotted pond turtle |
| Size | Males: 7 to 8 in Females: 11 to 12 in |
| Color | Black outer shell with small yellowish spots; underside of the shell is yellow; head, neck and limbs are dark brown or black |
| Distribution | Southern Pakistan, northeastern India, Bangladesh |
| Habitat | Rivers, forest ponds, marshes, oxbow lakes |
| Diet | Small invertebrates like snails; also feed on small fish and amphibian larvae |
| Breeding Season | Eggs are laid twice a year in February and October |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 20 to 24 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 74 days |
| Average Lifespan | 15 to 20 years or more in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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